Almost a ton of waste was picked up on Friday, 20 September 2013 during the Moroka North community clean-up in Soweto, which formed part of Recycling Day. As part of the annual Clean-up South Africa (SA) Week, Collect-a-Can and CAN DO! (Nampak Bevcan) hosted Recycling Day activities at Nkanyezi Recreational Sports Centre in Moroka North, Soweto. The City of Joburg, … [Read more...]
Celebrate African and Asian rhinos next month
What is World Rhino Day? World Rhino Day celebrates all five species of rhino: Black, white, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan rhinos. When is World Rhino Day? World Rhino Day is on September 22nd. How did World Rhino Day get its start? World Rhino Day was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. The following year, World Rhino Day grew into an … [Read more...]
Seeds come home after 100 years
On 10 February 1911 Harold Pearson proclaimed “this is the place!” This was to become the Kirstenbosch Garden, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday. “We at KEW believe there is no technological reason why any plant species should go extinct. That should be our hypothesis: that no plant species should go extinct while we can prevent it”. So said Dr. Paul Smith from … [Read more...]
Madiba getting better, SA youth challenges ahead
Former president Nelson Mandela's health has shown sustained improvement, President Jacob Zuma said at a Youth Day celebration in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday. "We are grateful that he continues to get better. Over the last two days, although [his condition] remains serious, his doctors have stated that his improvement has been sustained. He continues to engage with … [Read more...]
Celebrate the important things this Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air. The weather is scorchingly beautiful and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. We live in a part of the world where there are plenty of eco-friendly and inexpensive ways to celebrate love on this day. As is the case with most special days, this day started out with noble intentions as a simple celebration of love, and has evolved into another … [Read more...]
Project 90 by 2030 turns five
The cold, wet winter weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of the staff, associates and friends who gathered at the Two Oceans Aquarium on 15 August to wish Happy Birthday to the young and vibrant NGO, Project 90x2030. Reflecting on their first five years, Director Brenda Martin described her own transition from the development, education and gender sector into the … [Read more...]
Free our rivers through celebration
Every year on and around March 14, thousands of people take action for the world's rivers. Advocate for your river this March 14 by taking part in the fifteenth International Day of Action for Rivers. Celebrate with hundreds of communities around the world and help keep our rivers free - free from destructive dams and free for the millions of people who depend on them. 36 … [Read more...]
African Renewable Energy Alliance celebrates 2nd birthday
Today, 550 members from 61 countries are working together to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy in urban and rural Africa in order to improve people's livelihoods and to protect the environment. The African Renewable Energy Alliance (AREA) is a global platform for policy-makers, business, civil society and academia to exchange information and consult on policies, … [Read more...]
